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Used 2005 INFINITI QX56 Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan or GM after 100k !

sreethog11, 04/23/2011
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

just hit 100k tires breaks spark plugs and gearing towards another 50k at least so far so good just hit 110 looks and drives likes the day it rolled out the quality and craftsmanship cant be repeated i just cant part with it for another that will dissapoint tahoe too small cadi same thing dont be afraid of 100k with a good maintenance schedule my uncle has 168k and no problems and he lives in the smoky mountains!I bet the tahoe would have died by now dont you?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

DREAM SUV

CSTEP, 12/01/2004
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle at Inifiniti of Memphis, my hometown and I reside in Arkansas near the Oklahoma border (about 5 hours)and on my trip home, I felt like I was a first class passenger flying in a JET. I have driven several different SUV's and my choice was between this vehicle and the Cadillac Escalade. I must say that the escalade is beautiful on the outside like the Inifiniti, but the inside cannot compare. The Cadillac is not only outdated inside, but has a pimpish image and this is not what I wanted. When you say Infiniti it says class, luxury, technology and performance.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Nothing but problems

s doughty, 05/18/2005
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

we have had nothing but problems with this car. Brakes have been replaced 3 times already, cruise has never worked, front window gets stuck continuely, dvd replaced twice, and the car is now beginning to rattle at various spots. We are trying to use the lemon law to get our money back.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

75000 miles and still great!

BogeyMan, 11/01/2009
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

After 4 1/2 years and 75K miles, this vehicle cannot be beat. We drive locally, long distance, in snow, heat and traffic. We couldn't ask for a better ride, fit finish and overall reliability. All we do are regular oil changes, tire rotations and scheduled maintenance and this truck runs great. We had an unfortunate experience hitting a VERY large deer once, and had we been in anything else, the deer would have been in our laps. We were safe, the deer escaped, and all we had to replace was the front grill and hood. Insurance covered it. Even all the toys (DVD system, Navigation, Sirius, power lift gate) remain in great working order. We love this SUV, and the paint still shines like new!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

LOVE MY QX56

qx56, 04/05/2009
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have been thrilled with this great SUV. I am a widow with 4 children and I am a Realtor. I have never had any problems with it and it out performs my former suburban. It is the best vehicle I have ever had for the Minnesota winter driving. Lots of room for hauling and lots of entertainment for the kids!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fickle No More: QX56 Loyalist

Fickle Buyer, 04/14/2005
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Our search for the Dream family-sized SUV ended with the QX56. The size, ride, handling, ergonomics (exception: useless clock)and build quality is exceptional in this category. We blew through an Expedition EB (don't get me started), and a Sequoia Ltd (why do they STILL not have a fold- flat 3rd seat???)to get here. We ordered the bench 2nd-row: the 3rd doesn't split, requiring you to open the whole seat if you have 5 passengers in the Capt's chair option. Just took a trip w/4 people,1 dog,4 sets of clubs & luggage.Plenty roomy! Mileage on hwy fully loaded is +/- 16mpg. Range of 400 miles per tank is great. Very smooth on and off-road (mudding through a construction zone). Buy it now!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Just Sold

HappyNow, 08/19/2005
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I was greatly disappointed with my QX56. The car rattled the entire time I had it, 10 months. The overhead console had to be replaced. There were rattling issues with the front end.... I sold this SUV at a loss, but I was happy to get rid of it. I wish i had read these reviews before i bought this suv. To think i traded my lexus lx470, i wanted more room, for this big rattler.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful Truck

Pumpkin PH, 08/08/2010
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Most of the time, the QX56 has felt very smooth on the road and has been extremely comfortable on long hauls to Mammoth. Comfort is great, but still a body on frame truck. Roomy all around. Great 2nd row - limo- like room. Same height and width, but the extra 8" length over the Yukon are surprisingly noticeable. The kids love it room for them, friends, and groceries. Tows like a champ, very comfortable on long trips. The 4wd system is great. No problems in 4 feet of snow or in light off-roading. Having a 4x4 lo range also sold us on this beast. After one year and 20k miles we are very happy. Currently 95k and counting.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

beast

haire, 02/26/2005
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

we love it. notice some noise and needs wind shield. great to drive. drove to canada our first trip right after we purchased. its really a head turner. still not many on the road.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

To many bugs

Karlsson, 09/27/2010
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

I bought it in 2007 and since then have had to many bugs in the car like, backup camera failure, seat belt tensioner replacements, airbag light blinking,air pressure leveler failing, brake problems, rear hatch opening by its self, front axle joints making noises, tire air valves failing and so on. I spent like over 5000 big ones already on a car less than 5 years old.

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